Breast Augmentation Cost [2026]
Last updated: September 2026
Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) costs between $5,000 and $10,000 on average in the United States in 2026. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
Below you'll find city-by-city pricing, what's included in a complete quote, and how to compare costs from different surgeons.
$5,000 - $10,000
National average for breast augmentation
Breast Augmentation Statistics
300,378 breast augmentation procedures performed in 2022
Making it the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2022 Statistics
91% patient satisfaction rate
Breast augmentation consistently ranks among the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure
Source: ASPS Patient Satisfaction Data
10-20 year average implant lifespan
Modern silicone and saline implants are designed to last over a decade, though they are not considered lifetime devices
What Affects the Price?
What Should Be Included?
A Complete Quote Should Include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia fee (if applicable)
- Facility or operating-room fee
- Pre-operative appointments
- Post-operative follow-ups
- Required garments or supplies
Watch Out For
"All-inclusive" pricing that doesn't specify what's included. Always ask for an itemized quote.
Recovery Time
1 week
Typical recovery period
Light activity in 1 week. Full exercise after 4-6 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does breast augmentation cost?
The average cost of breast augmentation (Breast Implants) in the United States is $5,000 to $10,000. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
What's included in the breast augmentation price?
A complete breast augmentation quote should itemize surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee (if applicable), facility or operating-room fee, pre-operative appointments, post-operative follow-ups. Always ask what could cost extra and whether the quoted plan covers one treatment or a series.
Is breast augmentation worth the cost?
That depends on your goals, anatomy, risk tolerance, recovery burden, and the specific treatment plan. Afters does not assign a clinical-quality or satisfaction score to breast augmentation. Compare several consultations, ask about alternatives and complications, and independently confirm the clinician's credentials before deciding.
Can I finance breast augmentation?
Financing availability is practice- and lender-specific. Ask the practice about current providers, then verify APR, any promotional or deferred-interest structure, fees, eligibility, term, and payment consequences in the lender disclosure before applying.
Why do breast augmentation prices vary so much?
Price variation comes from surgeon experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia needs, case complexity, and what the quote includes.
Put the price beside the work
See breast augmentation results matched to you first, then use this guide to ask better questions about what each practice includes in its quote.